Maker’s Mark Mint Julep

Maker’s Mark Mint Julep

This cocktail is as much a part of Southern culture as hospitality. With pronounced sugar and mint notes, the Mint Julep goes exceedingly well with long summer days, horses, pretty hats and good company.

Ingredients

1-1/2 parts Maker’s Mark® Bourbon

Fresh mint

2 tablespoons simple syrup* muddled with mint

Splash of distilled water

Powdered sugar

Mint sprig for garnish

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup distilled water

Instructions

*For simple syrup, heat to dissolve sugar, stirring constantly so the sugar does not burn. Set aside to cool.